Glossary

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Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:36 in Glossary |

The aging related loss of mental faculties. Continue reading…

Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:36 in Glossary |

Sites on the outside of cells where particular messenger molecules such as hormones can attach. This attachment to the receptor site causes corresponding changes inside the cell. Continue reading…

Pituitary Gland

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A gland at the base of the brain. The pituitary secretes several different hormones involved in key metabolic processes. Continue reading…

Pregnenolone

Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:36 in Glossary | Mitochondria |

The grandmother steroid hormone produced in the mitochondria that is the base Continue reading…

Precursor

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A chemical that can be converted by the body into another is a precursor of the latter chemical. Continue reading…

Placebo

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An inert compound usually given to a portion of the subjects in a scientific experiment, in order to distinguish the psychological effects of the experiment from the physiological effects of the drug being tested. Continue reading…

ACE Inhibitors

Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:36 in Glossary |

Drugs that inhibit ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme). An enzyme needed for the production of the peptide angiotensin II, which causes arteries to constrict and therefore raises the blood pressure. ACE inhibitors lower the blood pressure by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II. This relaxes the arteries and thus lowers blood pressure. Continue reading…

Serotonin

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An inhibitory neurotransmitter required for sleep. Continue reading…

Senscequence

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The reduction and decline of a gland's output over age. Continue reading…

Regeneration

Posted on 2008-03-19 09:13:35 in Glossary |

The regrowth of cells, tissues, organs or limbs. Continue reading…